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There are no hotels on-site at Brussels Airport. Hero44 Brussels Charleroi Airport, Ibis Charleroi Airport Brussels South and Van de Valk Hotel Brussels Charleroi Airport are three establishments a short distance from the terminal buildings with available airport transfer shuttle service.

Travelex has a currency exchange counter in the International Arrivals Hall at Brussels Airport. The company also sends and receives wire transfers if/when required. A few cash-point machines can be found at each of the airport’s two terminals as well.

An Airport Tram connects Brussels Airport to Brussels-North Railway station, one of the central railway stations in the city centre. Rail service is available from the airport’s train station to Brussels-South Railway station, another major terminal. If you have accommodation in central locations, an airport shuttle service may be an excellent option, otherwise there are airport taxis and car hire vehicles.

Passengers arriving to Brussels Airport on flights from Manchester can get a continuing service to a number of European capitals such as Rome, Madrid and Athens. High-speed rail operator Thalys travels to Amsterdam, Cologne and Marseille from Brussels South Station while direct rail trips are possible from the airport station to Antwerp, Ghent and Leuven. With an airport car hire you have the convenience and flexibility to make short or long trips via its road networks.

Only Brussels Airlines operates flights between Manchester and Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport.

Flights from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £160 return, compared with £185 via a stopover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 5% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £133 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £166 – a £33 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are Brussels Central Railway Station, Grand Place, and Brussels South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:29
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 18:49.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £161. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport takes 1h 24m, covering 333 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £63, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Brussels Airlines is the only airline operating Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 35m, compared to 4h 00m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 17m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Sixt

Return flights from Manchester to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport range from £132 to £196, with an average of £161 over the past 12 months. Anything below £132 counts as a good deal.